2024 Reviews: Oia Mare Villas Reviews from Real Guests.

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Guest User
Other
Posted Jul 22, 2023 11:57:38 AM
Beautiful hotel with the best views on the island! First things first, there are lots of steps. You're staying on the slopes of a caldera, so if you can't do steps, Santorini isn't for you. The hotel coordinated a complementary transfer to and from the airport for our stay. They were very good about communicating by e-mail in the weeks leading up to our arrival, as well as the day of when our flight was delayed. Upon arrival there were porters available to take our larger bags down/up the stairs when checking in/out. And bless them because those stairs aren't a joke, and I know some people pack far more than we did, so they are saints. Upon check in the front desk staff were super friendly and helpful in getting us checked in and explaining the grounds. Our room was a honeymoon cave suite with outdoor hot tub and caldera view. The room was quite large, with excellent amenities. We're a big fan of the cave style rooms in Santorini and while it may seem too warm for the hot tub, it was actually quite perfect at night with the ocean breeze. There are light snacks on property, but not much in the way of actual dinner, so you will need to make arrangements at restaurants on the island, and it's probably best to make reservations in advance. In your room they have a binder of local restaurant/bar recommendations to choose from as well as activities. The cave pool and terrace were nice, and the girl that runs the pool bar during the day was super friendly and kept us going with plenty of drinks. Along with having a view of the caldera from our room, they have a private terrace that is a bit of a hike up some stairs, but very good sunset views. If you haven't read or seen photos, hundreds/thousands of people flock to Oia for the sunset views, and you can see them along the ridge and any available spot for sunset, so having the private terrace is nice. When on property it almost makes you feel pretty isolated from the 1000s of tourists, which is quite nice. Thank you to the drivers/baggage handlers/front desk staff/and bartenders for making our stay fantastic! We would highly recommend this hotel!
Guest User
Couples
Posted Aug 24, 2023 6:24:12 AM
This is a wonderful hotel/villa. Everyone working there we’re polite and accommodating. They were extremely helpful in arranging for our luggage to be carried up, which is a difficult task a very difficult task and got people to come in at six in the morning to take care of us to make sure we got our ride to the airport, they did an outstanding job . Everything is clean. The room was excellent, very large, very large bathroom and shower area. This is one of the most beautiful places on earth. And you get to see the sunset yourself without having to go to the crowds by sitting on the rooftop tables. The pool was cool and delightful, and it has a unique pool cave that you can have an intimate swim with your partner if you want to.The pool Bar/Cafe is where they also serve breakfast. Living on the cliffs of Santorini is like living in the clouds. We cannot say enough nice things about the people who work at this hotel
Guest User
Other
Posted Sep 23, 2023 8:51:47 AM
WOW. This location was superb! We had one of their two ”cave superior suites,” as I always wanted a ”cave” experience, and this exceeded our expectations. Our balcony looked right at the sunset while other rooms were blocked and needed to go to the terrace atop the hotel for viewing. No need to get a 'hot tub' as their pool is centrally located with ample room and super comfy loungers on two levels. I researched the heck out of this area with booking.com and of all the locations and price-points, this was confirmed as being the best choice. I am glad that they coordinate arrivals and departures with an able-bodied person to carry our suitcases down and back up, as there are 140 steps from the post office meeting area down to the hotel. Many steps are long 5-6' pads and aren't all just normal stairs, but be advised that you will ”get your steps in.”
Guest User
Other
Posted Sep 24, 2023 10:48:37 PM
My friend and I stayed at Oia Mare Luxury Hotel and it was once of the best experiences I have ever had . The customer service and attention to detail was first class. My friend and I had such an amazing stay . The hotel's architecture was incredible and we were awed by its beauty. Reception staff was incredible in helping us set up reservations and activities . the hotel made our trip amazing! we loved every second . Friendly, accommodating, helpful, and professional. The staff placed a nice little romantic surprise in our room for my friend and me. Big compliments to the staff for that experience. The hotel itself is stunning. Our room was the grande suite - which was a wonderful room with a nice sized pool, big spacious bedroom and seating area as well as a nicely appointed bathroom with shower. We had a direct view of the sea and sunset . The public pool was also a real nice experience , as it’s pretty large and there’s a bar on site and large lounge chairs and lounge beds to relax on if that’s your style. I think we considered this one of our best stays during our honeymoon, and overall one of our best experiences as far as accommodations in Greece. We would recommend this location and hotel to anyone looking to enjoy Oia & Santorini!
Guest User
Couples
Posted Oct 29, 2023 4:57:55 AM
A magical oasis. The views are unbelievable. The perfect place to stay to relax, see the sunset from your own patio or the pool/bar, and serve as home base in Oia. These cave rooms are amazing. The staff is amazing, particularly Nikoletta who serves as a wonderful concierge. She is the most helpful person we worked with throughout our trip. Her recommendations for a catamaran cruise, dinner reservations, and a guided tour of Minoan ruins, were top notch. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The pool is lovely. There are bar snacks and drinks available by the pool. There is a rooftop area to sit, if you grow tired of the amazing view from your patio. Small hotel - only 17 rooms. About Oia — Fair warning for those who haven’t been to Oia - there are many, many, many steps to get anywhere, including to this hotel. They have people to bring your luggage up and down the steps on the hill (tip them well, they are working very hard). But I cannot warn you enough about the steps, which are uneven, winding, etc. Do your research - as this applies to every restaurant, bar and hotel in Oia. If you have mobility issues due to health or age, this may not be the city for you. For everyone else - that is the price you pay for the amazing, paradise view and the awe-inspiring sunsets.
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